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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.09, 1,101.37 and 448.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.09, 1,101.37 and 448.77 is: 619.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.09 : 1,101.37 = 448.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.09/1,101.37 = 448.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.09x = 1,101.37 × 448.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.09x = 494,261.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,261.81/798.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.31

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